Fire News
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BREAKING NEWS
Jerome Township trustees voted unanimously to terminate the chief after finding he improperly appeared in uniform in a political campaign ad, used profanity and threw papers during a meeting over the investigation
Loyalsock firefighters face hoarding conditions and entanglement while trying to do a search and attack the fire
The former firefighter claims he was fired after requesting a religious accommodation for his Orthodox Christian grooming practices, which conflicted with the agency’s facial hair policy tied to respirator mask safety standards
Haverhill’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant will fund 75 new Scott SCBA packs, 116 masks and 150 cylinders, replacing gear nearing the end of its service life without relying on a city-funded capital project
Bloomfield Township voters will decide Nov. 3 on a $50 million bond funding a replacement fire station with separated gear storage and better women’s quarters, plus a new police headquarters
Howard County’s council voted to extend up to $2,500 in annual tax credits to retired police, firefighters, correctional officers and 911 dispatchers starting in 2027, with an estimated 128 retirees becoming newly eligible
Rep. Dan Meuser announced the Assistance to Firefighters Grant funding, which will support training, protective equipment, facility upgrades and apparatus for volunteer departments across several counties
The 5-0 vote ends months of failed negotiations with the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Company, which had sought a three-year transition and operational control, with volunteers previously warning they would quit by Dec. 31
Council Bluffs firefighter Charles Jones, who served 19 years as a firefighter and medic, died after suffering a medical emergency following his response to a structure fire, officials said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
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Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
PRODUCT NEWS
Terrain Follow allows any Paladin drone to automatically adjust its altitude as the ground below rises and falls
The three-year agreement makes Waco the second Texas department to test Qwake’s C-THRU helmet, which combines thermal imaging with navigation, communication and safety alerts
Leadership team evolution positions T-Mobile to accelerate expansion in new and emerging growth opportunities, innovate to build next-generation networks powered by AI and 6G, and strengthen differentiation for customers
Registration Closes Soon for September 14–16 Gathering of Public Safety and FirstNet Communications Leaders
First Due is again the highest-ranked Fire & EMS software company on the list
Three-year partnership expands access to programs that strengthen those who serve
How thoughtful fire station design can integrate exhaust removal and clean-air systems to reduce firefighter exposure to diesel exhaust and airborne contaminants